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Convinving Others to Do Right
Using Persuasion
Introduction
Convincing other students to do the right thing is commendable. At home or in school, it helps everyone achieve a more harmonious existence.
Introduction
What would happen if everyone tried to convince others to do the right thing?
- Their lives would be more plasant.
- It would create a safer environment for all of us.
Brainstorm
What strategies can you use for completing homework assignments?
Where can you find a quiet location so that you can concentrate on your homework and assignments?
Brainstorm
What do you need to do to ensure that you get enough sleep?
If you could set one new goal for yourself today, what would it be?
Skill Components
1. Decide why you want to convince someone to do right.
2. Approach the person in a friendly way.
3. Tell the other person what your idea is.
Skill Components
4. Ask the other person what their opinion is about what you said.
5. Explain to them why your suggestion is a good idea.
6. Ask the other person to think about what you have said.
Role-Play
Role play situations and try to convince the person to do the right thing and follow your advice.
- go to class on time
- do your homework
- go to school tomorrow
- get enough sleep
- say "no" to drugs
Convincing Others To Do Right
Convincing Others To Do Right
Two boys by the names of James and Vincent are best friends.
They do everything together. They started __________ together in the first grade. They have remained together all the way into seventh grade. They even have some __________together. They play __________ together, and they like the same __________. If Vincent likes a girl, then James likes her too. If James dislikes his __________ teacher, then Vincents dislikes him too.
One day James and Vincent are walking down the street. They see a brand-new __________ sitting on the corner. The motor is running, the dorrs are unlocked, and of course the __________ are in the ignition. Vincent screams with joy and says, "Oh boy ____________." James says "No way." Using the six skill components, explain what James will say next.
1. __________
2. __________
3. __________
4. __________
5.__________
6. __________
Continued...
James is very persuasive and convinces Vincent not to steal the car. They continue walking to the store. When they come out of the store, they see their friend Carlos. He is with the police. His hands are _______________. He is screaming at the police. "The keys were in it. It isn't my fault. I _______________." Vincent and James are shocked. Carlos has been arrested for stealing a car - the same car Vincent wanted to joy __________ in a few minutes ago. Vincent turns to James and says "__________________."
Two months later, Carlos is releasing from the detention home. James and Vincent run into him on the street. Explain how each one feels now.
1. James
2. Vincent
3. Carlos
Talk abou it...
1. Have you ever convinced someone to do the right thing? How?
2. Where you successful?
3. What happened later?